Keywords Studios
Media
SeniorCharacterArtist
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“Senior Character Artist at Keywords Studios. Skills: Character Art, 3D Asset Creation, Real-time Optimization. Contribute to art vision. Produce assets”
Industry & Context.
Residing in Japan, Valid authorization to work in Japan
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Extensive experience as Character Artist, Portfolio showcasing high-quality assets, Understanding of 3D software, Understanding of modelling, sculpting, UV mapping, texturing, anatomy, form, colour theory, and material creation, Experience creating optimized assets, Ability to work collaboratively, Communicate ideas effectively, Incorporate feedback throughout production, Knowledge of game development pipelines, Adapt artistic styles, Fluent in Japanese, High degree of English proficiency
Nice to Have
Passion for gaming, Understanding of market trends, Experience guiding art teams, Communicate artistic vision, Maintain asset quality
What You'll Do.
Contribute to art vision
Develop polished models
Work closely with concept artists
Work closely with designers
Work closely with animators
Work closely with technical artists
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Ensure artistic consistency
Participate in reviews
Participate in feedback sessions
Participate in iterative development
Ensure assets meet performance requirements
Ensure assets meet memory requirements
Ensure assets meet platform requirements
Apply understanding of optimisation techniques
Maintain consistency in quality
Adhere to technical constraints
Adhere to engine limitations
Stay current with industry trends
Stay current with emerging technologies
Stay current with tools
Stay current with workflows
Contribute ideas to pipelines
Contribute ideas to production processes
Provide guidance to artists
Provide mentorship to artists
Provide feedback to artists
Support collaboration across teams
Support collaboration with vendors
Maintain consistent asset quality
Contribute positively to team culture
Contribute to artistic growth
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Internal teams; External vendors
Communication Scope
Communicate ideas effectively
Full Job Description
Keywords Studios is a global provider of creative and technical services to the video games industry, with over 13,000 professionals across 70+ studios in 25+ countries. We support clients across the entire game lifecycle through four core Service Lines: * Create — Game development, art production, and audio * Globalize — Localization, localization QA, functional testing * Engage — Marketing, LiveOps, community, and player support * Media & Entertainment In Japan, Keywords Studios delivers its full range of services across Create, Globalize, and Engage, supporting leading publishers, developers, agencies, and IP owners through both local and global teams. Applicants must be currently residing in Japan and possess valid authorization to work in Japan. Character Creation * Contributing to the art vision for the Characters * Produce assets that align with the project’s artistic direction and technical requirements. * Develop polished models, textures, shaders, and materials optimized for real-time game engines. Collaboration & Production * Work closely with concept artists, designers, animators, and technical artists to translate concepts into final in-game assets. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the production pipeline to ensure artistic consistency and quality. * Participate in reviews, feedback sessions, and iterative development processes. Technical Art & Optimisation * Ensure assets meet performance, memory, and platform-specific requirements across all gaming platforms. * Apply strong understanding of optimisation techniques. * Maintain consistency in quality while adhering to technical constraints and engine limitations. Innovation & Continuous Improvement * Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, tools, and workflows. * Contribute ideas and improvements to pipelines and production processes. * Continuously push the visual quality and innovation of game art production. Mentorship & Leadership * Provide guidance, mentorship,
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